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notably not with
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "notably not with" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize the absence of something in a particular context or situation. Example: "The report highlighted several key contributors to the project, notably not with the expected funding sources."
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Alternative expressions(4)
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Prepartal use of antibiotics with no known activity against enterococci appears to increase the risk of early colonization with drug-resistant enterococci, although notably not with enterococci overall.
Science
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Mr. Barrett, who has proposed a "Put Madison on a Diet" program, has notably not campaigned with Mr. Doyle (though the two have appeared together at times), nor, Mr. Barrett says, does he agree with all of the governor's programs.
News & Media
Consonantally, litters born of Ccnd1 KI/KI mothers exhibit a similar death response within 1 week of birth (notably, not seen with Ccnd1 +/KI mothers).
Science
Notably, not being treated with lithium or anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics during hospitalisation was associated with a longer hospital stay, which may suggest that these treatments could improve outcomes related to LOS in hospitalised manic patients.
Science
Second, we administered the CF Inference Task (Hooker et al., 2000), which has previously revealed impaired CF thinking in patients with schizophrenia (Hooker et al., 2000) and Parkinson's disease (McNamara et al., 2003), but notably not in patients with prefrontal cortex lesions (Gomez Beldarrain et al., 2005).
Science
We found that unlike control conditions, 4 µM CRF induced a significant increase in cAMP formation in the presence of MβCD (Figure 6C), although notably, not to the levels seen with isoproterenol (see discussion).
Science
Its ground-based controller (notably not called a pilot) programs missions with a computer, but he does not direct the aircraft moment by moment.
News & Media
At elevations under three thousand feet, the ridges were not notably high — certainly not with the Pacific Crest becoming ever more imminent at twelve, thirteen, fourteen thousand feet.
News & Media
Mummification in cruder forms has been practiced elsewhere (notably in Peru), but not with the same complex motives as in Egypt.
Encyclopedias
Manners, most notably, was not pleased with the plot and felt "pussycats are not scary".
Wiki
It has been shown recently, that HPV-associated HNSCC differ from the HPV-negative cases with regards to risk factors and notably are not associated with smoking [ 30].
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "notably not with" to emphasize a specific exception or exclusion, making sure the context clearly indicates what is being excluded and why it's noteworthy.
Common error
Avoid using "notably not with" in contexts where a simpler positive statement would be clearer and more direct. Overuse of double negatives can confuse the reader.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "notably not with" functions as an adverbial modifier combined with a prepositional phrase. It specifies an exception or exclusion, emphasizing that something is conspicuously absent or not associated with a particular element. Ludwig confirms its usability.
Frequent in
Science
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News & Media
39%
Encyclopedias
13%
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Formal & Business
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Social Media
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "notably not with" is a grammatically sound phrase used to emphasize a specific exception or exclusion. As Ludwig confirms, it's a usable phrase, albeit not very common, and is typically found in contexts like science and news media. When writing, be mindful of potential over-complexity and consider if a more direct alternative might enhance clarity. The key is to ensure the notable exception is clearly understood. While acceptable, it might benefit from more direct phrasing in some contexts.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
notably excluding
Directly states exclusion, removing the double negative.
particularly without
Emphasizes exclusion, replacing 'notably' with 'particularly'.
especially not accompanied by
Specifies absence of accompaniment, adding 'accompanied by'.
remarkably absent from
Highlights the absence, using 'remarkably absent from' instead.
conspicuously lacking in
Stresses the lack, substituting 'conspicuously lacking in'.
noticeably devoid of
Indicates a clear absence, replacing with 'noticeably devoid of'.
significantly excluding
Focuses on the act of exclusion, changing the structure.
distinctly separate from
Emphasizes separation rather than absence, altering the focus.
importantly independent of
Highlights independence, changing the emphasis to a lack of dependence.
strikingly isolated from
Focuses on isolation instead of simple absence.
FAQs
How can I use "notably not with" in a sentence?
Use "notably not with" to point out a specific exception or absence that is worth mentioning. For example: "The study included various demographic groups, "notably not with" participants under the age of 18."
What is a simpler way to express the same idea as "notably not with"?
Instead of "notably not with", you could use phrases like "especially without", "particularly excluding", or simply "excluding" depending on the context to achieve a clearer expression. For example "The product is available in all countries, "except for" those with trade restrictions".
Is it redundant to use "notably not with"?
While not strictly redundant, "notably not with" can sometimes be replaced with a more direct phrase for clarity. Consider whether "notably excluding" or "particularly without" might convey the meaning more effectively.
What's the difference between "notably not with" and "especially not with"?
"Notably not with" highlights a surprising or noteworthy absence, while "especially not with" simply emphasizes the exclusion. The former implies that the absence is significant, while the latter merely stresses the exclusion. They can be considered fairly interchangeable, though using the term "especially not with" may be more common.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
4.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested